The Wisconsin Department of Transportation will hold a public meeting this month concerning a possible expansion of Interstate 94 between Hudson and Baldwin, Wis.

Wisconsin’s Transportation Projects Commission has a approved a study that will examine an approximately 7-mile section of the interstate from the U.S. 12 interchange to about 2 miles east of Wisconsin 65. The study will look at expanding two-lane sections to three and reconstructing deteriorating pavement and bridges.

Construction on the project could occur as early as 2018.

WisDOT representatives will be on hand to hear input and answer questions during the meeting, set for 5 to 7 p.m. Jan. 22 at the Roberts Community Park Building, 312 N. Park St. in Roberts. A short presentation begins at 5:30 p.m.

Those who can’t attend the meeting can contact Jim Koenig at 715-838-8391 for more information.

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